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Since 1996 we have grown to become one of the leading Planning, Design, Environment, Engineering and Safety firms in the U.K. and Ireland.

Built on the principles of our founder Arthur N. Mabbett, we have been supporting our clients to save money, reduce risk and stay compliant for over 25 years and ‘see a difference.’

Read our story to find out more.

1980

Following 19 years of meritorious service as a Major, Environmental Sciences Officer in the U.S. Army, our founder Arthur N. Mabbett incorporates Mabbett Inc in the USA.

1996

Building on his success in the USA Arthur looks to opportunity in Europe, and in 1996 Glasgow welcomes Mabbett Ltd to the U.K.

1998

Geraldine Boylan (now Director, Environment, Quality and Training) joins.

2000

Derek J. McNab (now Managing Director) joins.

2002

We acquire Carbrae Ltd, bringing Andy Lee (now Director, Operations) into the team.

2005

Constructionline

2006

Michael Lynch (now Director, Engineering) joins.

2007

We obtain the first of our ISO registered management systems, ISO 9001 quality. This was followed by ISO 14001 Environmental (2010) and BS OHSAS 18001 Health and safety (2015).

2008

We purchase an 1850 Victorian, B-listed townhouse and embarked on an extensive refurbishment project to modernise and restore the building. In 2008 we relocate to our new home, our low carbon award nominated Glasgow HQ.

2011

2011 sees the launch of our new branding. See Mabbett, See a Difference.

2016

The whole team travel to the Isle of Arran for a weekend to celebrate 20 successful years in business.

2018

We acquire Jig Environment, boosting our offering on Waste-Water, SUDS, Flooding & Sewage.

2019

We win the Export Scottish Business Award at the Causeway, Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards 2019.

2020

Environmental Business International present us with the Climate Change Business Journal Business Achievement Award for Low-Carbon Energy consulting.

2021

We celebrate 25 years in business on 15 February 2021.

2021

Jamie Roddie is promoted to Director - Planning and Development.

2021

James Forbes is promoted to Director, Engineering.

2021

Michael Lynch is promoted to Senior Director, Engineering & Safety.

2021

We migrated from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 and retained NQA third party certification of our Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).

2022

We acquire GH Johnston Building Consultants Ltd.

2022

We acquire the assets of Nevis Environmental Ltd.

2022

We welcome Erwan Prot as Director - Safety.

2022

We acquire GEP Environmental Ltd.

2023

Centre for Engineering, Education and Development (CeeD) Woman in Industry Award awarded to 'Geraldine Boylan and the Mabbett Women in STEM Working Group.'

2023

GH Johnston fully integrate into Mabbett as our new Planning & Design Group headed up by Kenny Shand.

2023

Mabbett were awarded three (3) Environmental Business Journal awards for: Small Firm (<$10M); Mergers and Acquisition, and Social Contribution.

2023

Robert Duncan wins the All Ireland Sustainability Award for 'Consultant of the Year'

2023

Mabbett is shortlisted as a finalist in Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce ROCCO Awards in the category 'Outstanding Performing Business >25 employees'

2024

We welcome Bryan McAlpine as Director - Energy

2024

Mabbett were awarded Environmental Business Awards for 'Business Achievement' and 'Diversity & Inclusion'

2024

Omar Khalid promoted to Group Health & Safety Manager.

2024

Mabbett acquires Crestwood Environmental Ltd, cementing a two-year-long working relationship.

2024

We welcome Nick Masters as Director - Ecology

2024

James Forbes is promoted to Senior Director, Engineering & Safety.